I would use a single stage catalyzed urethane, like PPG Concept. Not familiar with Omni paint lines, so it may be comporable to Concept. Yes it is advisable to use a primer. Southern Polyurethane epoxy comes to mind. I would not use a clear coat, unless you are going to show the car and trailer it everywhere.

The Omni single stage urethane will work just fine for your engine paint, ask for a pint of MTK in the color of your choice. Put down two medium wet coats of epoxy primer first- a day or two before paint would be best. Bob

The Omni single stage urethane will work just fine for your engine paint, ask for a pint of MTK in the color of your choice. Put down two medium wet coats of epoxy primer first- a day or two before paint would be best. Bob

Omni single stage is cheap, most of the pints seem to run about $12 quarts around $20, gallons $50-$80 I think. I do get a good discount though from my PPG supplier. You can also mix in 50% urethane clear (the clear must use the same hardener for compatability) on the last coats for more depth, durability, and buffability-is that a word? Omni MTK will never compare to the Concept and Global lines but is much better than say an acrylic enamel. Bob

Omni single stage is cheap, most of the pints seem to run about $12 quarts around $20, gallons $50-$80 I think. I do get a good discount though from my PPG supplier. You can also mix in 50% urethane clear (the clear must use the same hardener for compatability) on the last coats for more depth, durability, and buffability-is that a word? Omni MTK will never compare to the Concept and Global lines but is much better than say an acrylic enamel. Bob

Thanks that is what I was asking I didn't get such a good deal on a gallon of color matched paint and hardener for $145.00 I will check on the clear to mix, might as well as I have gone this far. Thanks Ed

Go to your paint supplier and ask to look at a few color chip books. Not all colors can be mixed in Omni. And color match is usually a problem but the stuff works alright otherwise. Adding clear to the last two coats will give it more durability. I think there are two or three compatible clears in the Omni line. I've used MC260 clear mixed with MTK on numerous suspension and drivetrain parts with no regrets- looks nice and wet and holds up just fine. Mix your paint then mix your clear and combine the two. Put two coats of straight color on first to get coverage. Mix ratio on the paint is 4Paint+1Hardener+1Reducer and 2Clear+1Hardener for the clear. You can skip the reducer on the paint if you have a good gun and the gloss will be a bit better. Bob

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